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Our top choices for Edinburgh hostels

Edinburgh Backpackers Hostel

Edinburgh Backpackers Hostel
2.0 star property
Old Town Edinburgh
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (191 reviews)
"Location is good. "
Canada
Stacy
The price is NZ$216
includes taxes & fees
8 June - 9 June
Edinburgh Backpackers Hostel

CODE - The Court, Edinburgh

CODE - The Court, Edinburgh
2.0 star property
Old Town Edinburgh
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,126 reviews)
"Perfect place to stay, will give it a 10/10 "
Australia
kunal
The price is NZ$305
includes taxes & fees
21 May - 22 May
CODE - The Court, Edinburgh

Destiny Student Holyrood - Campus Accommodation

Destiny Student Holyrood - Campus Accommodation
2.0 star property
Abbeyhill
7.4 out of 10, Good, (762 reviews)
"The staff was very friendly and accommodating."
Japan
Maki
The price is NZ$182
includes taxes & fees
8 June - 9 June
Destiny Student Holyrood - Campus Accommodation

Summer Stays at The University of Edinburgh - Campus Accommodation

Summer Stays at The University of Edinburgh - Campus Accommodation
3.0 star property
Southside
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,000 reviews)
"Easy decent accomodation for visiting the fringe, well recommended"
United Kingdom
Nik
The price is NZ$315
includes taxes & fees
1 June - 2 June
Summer Stays at The University of Edinburgh - Campus Accommodation

Edinburgh Central Youth Hostel

Edinburgh Central Youth Hostel
5.0 star property
Edinburgh
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (213 reviews)
"The room was larger than expected and simple but clean. The free luggage storage after checkout was very convenient."
United Kingdom
Caroline
The price is NZ$209
includes taxes & fees
7 June - 8 June
Edinburgh Central Youth Hostel

Argyle Backpackers

Argyle Backpackers
4.0 star property
Edinburgh
7.6 out of 10, Good, (350 reviews)
"Location brilliant. Nice and quiet. Will stay again "
Canada
Tom
The price is NZ$203
includes taxes & fees
3 June - 4 June
Argyle Backpackers

Haystack Hostel

Haystack Hostel
4.0 star property
Edinburgh City Centre
7.8 out of 10, Good, (64 reviews)
"Clean room, great location, everyone was friendly. And for the price and the fact that’s it’s a hostel. 5/5 "
United States
Dylan
The price is NZ$309
includes taxes & fees
2 June - 3 June
Haystack Hostel

Belford Hostel

Belford Hostel
2.0 star property
West End
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (36 reviews)
"Best placement! Not too close to the old town to be noisy but everything is reachable by foot from there."
Canada
Véronique
The price is NZ$193
includes taxes & fees
17 May - 18 May
Belford Hostel

Kick Ass Greyfriars - Adults Only - Hostel

Kick Ass Greyfriars - Adults Only - Hostel
2.5 star property
Old Town Edinburgh
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (207 reviews)
"This was my first hostel experience, and I absolutely loved it! There are endless opportunities to be social at this place, and every single time I took advantage of it, I met some amazing people. Not to mention the staff is super nice and helpful. I didn’t eat much of the food here, but from the one meal I did have (fish and chip), it was solid! Aside from small things that could be better maintained like the bathrooms (they’re not bad, just could be better with the amount of people using them...
United States
Caroline
The price is NZ$242
includes taxes & fees
17 May - 18 May
Kick Ass Greyfriars - Adults Only - Hostel

a&o Edinburgh City - Hostel

a&o Edinburgh City - Hostel
2.0 star property
Old Town Edinburgh
7.6 out of 10, Good, (1,000 reviews)
"The shops were close and the staff were incredibly helpful and nice"
United States
Colin
The price is NZ$383
includes taxes & fees
8 June - 9 June
a&o Edinburgh City - Hostel

Kick Ass Grassmarket - Adults Only - Hostel

Kick Ass Grassmarket - Adults Only - Hostel
2.5 star property
Old Town Edinburgh
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (278 reviews)
"Clean pods, amazing location which is close to all the main tourist points, relatively quiet at night, good heating during colder seasons."
United Kingdom
Martyna
The price is NZ$398
includes taxes & fees
25 May - 26 May
Kick Ass Grassmarket - Adults Only - Hostel

Revolver Edinburgh

Revolver Edinburgh
2.0 star property
West End
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (22 reviews)
"Super friendly and nice staff"
Spain
Gema
The price is NZ$101
includes taxes & fees
21 May - 22 May
Revolver Edinburgh

Destiny Student Murano - Campus Accommodation

Destiny Student Murano - Campus Accommodation
2.0 star property
Leith
7.8 out of 10, Good, (569 reviews)
"Excellent stay and would stay there again! "
Canada
slavica
The price is NZ$166
includes taxes & fees
8 June - 9 June
Destiny Student Murano - Campus Accommodation

St. Christopher's Inn Edinburgh - Hostel

St. Christopher's Inn Edinburgh - Hostel
3.0 star property
Old Town Edinburgh
7.8 out of 10, Good, (368 reviews)
"If you dont mind sharing a dorm...this is the perfect place to spend the night after walking round the beautiful city of Edinburgh. A bed bathroom,shower,locker for your belongings....the breakfast across the road in Belushi's You want to visit Edinburgh on a budget I would highly recommend here. I will be back ...for longer next time."
United Kingdom
Steven
The price is NZ$335
includes taxes & fees
8 June - 9 June
St. Christopher's Inn Edinburgh - Hostel

St Christopher's Edinburgh Old Town - Hostel

St Christopher's Edinburgh Old Town - Hostel
2.0 star property
Old Town Edinburgh
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (180 reviews)
"The staff were very accommodating and made the overall experience pleasant. They were attentive, friendly, and always ready to help with any requests. However, one issue I noticed was that the toilets didn’t flush properly, which was a bit inconvenient.otherwise great service."
United States
Janet
The price is NZ$366
includes taxes & fees
21 May - 22 May
St Christopher's Edinburgh Old Town - Hostel

7 Bedroom Townhouse

7 Bedroom Townhouse
Tollcross
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (13 reviews)
"My family of 14 enjoyed our stay very much."
United States
Anonymous traveller
The price is NZ$1,452
includes taxes & fees
7 June - 8 June
7 Bedroom Townhouse

Destiny Student Shrubhill - Campus Accommodation

Destiny Student Shrubhill - Campus Accommodation
2.0 star property
Leith
7.4 out of 10, Good, (324 reviews)
"Such a handy location, with bus and tram options to move about easily."
United Kingdom
Crispen
The price is NZ$167
includes taxes & fees
7 June - 8 June
Destiny Student Shrubhill - Campus Accommodation

Stirling Youth Hostel

Stirling Youth Hostel
4.0 star property
Stirling
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (95 reviews)
"Friendly, welcoming, spacious twin en-suite room, comfortable beds, well organised & clean kitchen . Will definitely stay again."
United Kingdom
Claire
The price is NZ$135
includes taxes & fees
27 May - 28 May
Stirling Youth Hostel

Revolver Glasgow

Revolver Glasgow
2.0 star property
City Centre Glasgow
7.6 out of 10, Good, (256 reviews)
"Stayed one night and was a good clean place"
United Kingdom
Jamie
The price is NZ$138
includes taxes & fees
25 May - 26 May
Revolver Glasgow

Glasgow Youth Hostel

Glasgow Youth Hostel
4.0 star property
Glasgow Westend
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (92 reviews)
"Staff were friendly and helpful. I loved the vintage feel it had. It overlooked a beautiful park where I spent a lot of time at. There a lot of stairs and no lift though. But I still had a nice stay."
United States
Venus
The price is NZ$183
includes taxes & fees
25 May - 26 May
Glasgow Youth Hostel
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Edinburgh Hostels information

Number of reviews
5,491
Accommodation
32 Hostels
Lowest Price
NZ$101
Highest Price
NZ$1,452

Frequently asked questions

Should I stay in a hostel in Edinburgh?
Hostels are a great way to stay for a lower cost, so you can save your money for exploring. You can check out the historic sites and other cultural highlights in this destination, as well as activities like shopping.
What is a hostel?
No two hostels look the same, but these dormitory-style accommodations all feature shared rooms (though many have private options too), budget prices and a social atmosphere.
What are the best hostels in Edinburgh?
Based on reviews from our customers, these hostels in Edinburgh have the highest ratings: CODE - The Court, Edinburgh - Located within a 5-minute walk of Royal Mile. Guests can enjoy free Wi-Fi, a bar and a 24-hour front desk. You'll find towels, showers and hairdryers in all rooms. Revolver Edinburgh - Close to public transport, this property is within a 10-minute walk of Haymarket Tram Station and Edinburgh Haymarket Station. You can take advantage of free Wi-Fi and a restaurant, as well as a bar. Rooms come with hairdryers, bed sheets and free Wi-Fi. Destiny Student Murano - Campus Accommodation - Close to public transport, this property is within a 10-minute walk of Balfour Street Tram Stop. You can take advantage of free Wi-Fi and a 24-hour front desk, as well as tour/ticket assistance. Rooms come with showers, bed sheets and free Wi-Fi. St. Christopher's Inn Edinburgh - Hostel - Located within a 5-minute walk of Royal Mile and Princes Street. Property features include free Wi-Fi, a restaurant and a bar. Rooms come with towels, showers and bed sheets. Edinburgh Backpackers Hostel - Located steps from Royal Mile. Property features include free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour front desk and tour/ticket assistance. Rooms come with towels, TVs and bed sheets.
How many hostels can I expect to find in Edinburgh?
If you're in the market for a low-cost place to stay in Edinburgh, one of Expedia's 28 hostels might be a great choice for you.
When is the best time of year to stay in a hostel in Edinburgh?
Good weather's definitely a plus when you're discovering new places, so here are some stats that might be helpful: The hottest months are usually July and August, with an average temperature of 13°C, while the coldest months are January and February, with an average of 4°C. Average annual precipitation for Edinburgh is 887 mm.
What is there to see and do in Edinburgh?
Generally, Edinburgh is known for its historical sites, museums and local tours. Top attractions include Edinburgh Castle and Royal Mile. Get out into nature with places such as Princes Street Gardens, The Meadows and Royal Botanic Garden. Cultural attractions include Scotch Whisky Experience, National Museum of Scotland and MacEwan Hall.
What's the best way to get to and around Edinburgh while staying at a hostel?
Keep this information about transit options in and around Edinburgh on hand to make the most of your stay: You can fly into the nearest airport, which is Edinburgh Airport (EDI), located 6.5 mi (10.5 km) away. Another option is Dundee (DND), located 35.3 mi (56.8 km) away. Once you're on the ground, you may want to use public transport to get around. Nearby metro stations include Princes Street Tram Stop, St Andrew Square Tram Stop and Haymarket Tram Station. To check out more of the surrounding area, hop on a train at Edinburgh Waverley Station, Edinburgh (ZXE-Edinburgh Waverly Train Station) or Edinburgh Haymarket Station.

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